Polipo — Keep Figma and product synchronized, in real time.
Complex designs, happy developers — Implement it in few lines of code. Keep it synced, in real-time.
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About this plugin
Complex designs, happy developers.
Implement any design in just a few lines of code.
Keep Figma and product synchronized, in real-time.
Works with: Figma, React, Next.js, Remix, Gatsby, HTML5 and CSS3.
Go to polipo.io to learn about Polipo and book a demo, or watch our video.
The 1st Figma Compiler
Polipo runs on the developer’s computer and compiles Figma designs instantly into HTML and responsive CSS, rendered via React.
Here is how to use Polipo:
1. Create a design
Design a screen or component, with a single or multiple variants
2. Connect it to code
Customize responsiveness, sizing, hover states, and more
3. Add logic with React
Add custom tags, attributes, event listeners or dynamic data
4. Develop and iterate
Design changes are reflected in the product instantly
5. Build for production
Export everything from Figma without leaving the command line
6. Your product is live
Deploy optimized and responsive HTML/CSS with your React logic
Web development, just great
Deliver sooner, keeping both designers and developers engaged.
Get the best out of your team.
Real-time Figma Synchronization
Preview design changes instantly in your browser, thanks to our real-time Figma synchronization. Every adjustment in Figma is reflected in your web application in less than 1s, making collaboration truly seamless.
Single Source of Truth
Polipo ensures that your design and your product stay perfectly aligned. Figma becomes the single source of truth for layouts and visual, while code stays the single source of truth for interactions, data flow and logic. You no longer have to worry about outdated components or conflicting versions.
No Generated Code
Polipo isn’t a code generator – it’s a compiler. It takes Figma designs along with your handcrafted code to produce optimized HTML and CSS on the fly. Say goodbye to maintaining mountains of auto-generated code, and focus on what really matters.
Launch Today, not in Months
Turn a complex design into a live application in just a few seconds. You can go from design to deployment in a single day, launching products that are visually stunning and completely on-brand – without months-long delays.
Seamless Collaboration
Designers and developers work together from day one. No more time-consuming hand-offs: every update made in Figma can be automatically synchronized with your product, allowing both teams to iterate without friction.
Loved by Developers
Polipo puts developers in control. Specify exactly which elements to extract from Figma and how to make them dynamic, and export optimized code right from the command line. Developers retain the flexibility to tweak and customize every detail.
Pixel-perfect, effortlessly.
With Polipo, even the most intricate designs are rendered exactly as intended, without disrupting your codebase. Designers no longer need to compromise their vision to meet development requirements, and can just focus on creating stunning designs.
Responsive by Design
Responsiveness is crafted directly in Figma. Designers can use auto-layout, variants, variables, and breakpoints to ensure their designs adapt beautifully across all screen sizes. Polipo automatically compiles this logic into a unified markup and responsive CSS.
Focus on Logic, not Pixels
Developers can focus on the core logic and business-critical functionality of your applications, without getting bogged down in design details. Polipo handles the pixel-perfect translation, leaving you to concentrate on the data and interactions.
Predictable and Reliable
Polipo’s algorithm guarantees accuracy. It doesn’t rely on AI, so you can trust it to generate correct, optimized code every single time. It’s designed to run locally and quickly, giving developers full control over the process while ensuring a reliable output.
Keep your Data Safe
Polipo runs entirely on your local machine, meaning your design files and code never leave your environment. This ensures complete control and protection of your sensitive data. Ideal for enterprises requiring high levels of security and compliance.
Flexible for Any Project
Whether you're building a landing page, an e-commerce platform, or a complex enterprise application, Polipo speeds up your workflow, helping you deliver faster without compromising quality.
Simple pricing for everyone
Polipo doubles the productivity of your team, at a fixed price.
Go to polipo.io to check our pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the most common questions from our clients.
What is the quality of the compiled code?
Polipo compiles efficient markup and CSS, optimizing the HTML by removing duplicates and redundant elements, even when components have multiple variants in Figma. The compiled CSS uses selectors and media queries effectively, adapting the design to different screen sizes, color schemes, hover states, and more. Since Polipo focuses on producing target code — not source code — there's no need for you to maintain it, allowing us to prioritize speed and accuracy.
What about responsive design?
Responsiveness is built directly into Figma using auto-layout, breakpoints, and variants. Developers can refine responsiveness further with custom CSS when needed.
What happens in production?
To deploy for staging or production, the compiled markup and CSS are exported and added to your codebase via Git. In production mode, there is no longer any connection to Figma or Polipo, same as a traditional code-based implementation. New design changes in Figma are not automatically reflected in production until they are deployed by a developer.
What are people building with Polipo?
Polipo can be used for all web-based products based on Figma designs. Our most common use case is building marketing and e-commerce websites with a high level of customization and dynamic or CMS-provided data. The most common framework used with Polipo is Next.js.
Can I use it for prototyping?
Yes! Polipo makes prototyping faster by quickly turning your designs into live applications. You can use the prototype as a foundation for your final product or switch to a traditional development approach later, depending on your needs.
What is the runtime overhead?
None. The generation of markup and CSS happens at build time. In production, markup is rendered via a direct translation to JSX, with negligible runtime cost.
Is it optimized for SEO?
Yes. Polipo gives developers full control over SEO by allowing them to customize semantic markup, including tag names and attributes.
What about workflow, CI/CD, and versioning?
Figma designs are treated like traditional assets (images, SVGs, fonts, etc.). Compiled markup and CSS are versioned in Git alongside your application code and can be processed by CI/CD pipelines. Figma files themselves can be managed through native Figma branching and versioning or with a manual workflow.
Does it use AI?
No, our code generation is completely procedural.
Which frameworks do you support?
We support React, Next.js, Remix, and Gatsby. We also have preview versions for Vue.js and Angular, supported on a project-by-project basis.
Do you provide support?
Yes, we offer dedicated support for teams. Contact our sales team to learn more about our support options.
Need to move fast?
Go to polipo.io and book a demo or watch our video.
Plugin Details
Version | 26 |
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Created | May 24, 2024 |
Last Updated | January 13, 2025 |
Category | Software development |
Creator | Massimo Cairo |
Stats | 31 installs, 10 likes |
Pricing | Free |
Technical Details
- API:1.0.0
- main:code/index.iife.js
- Document Access:dynamic-page
- Network Access:
It connects to a local development server (installed separately).
- Editor Types:figma
- Allowed Domains:
- http://localhost:8989
- ws://localhost:8989
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